The Basics
True or False: When you are full, it is okay to eat a little more
False
When you are full, you should not eat anymore.
Water
Replacing juice and soda with water is a great way to remove excess sugar from your diet!
What is the scientific word for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
How long should we exercise per day?
30 minutes/ day
30 minutes of exercise per day can get your blood flowing and lower risk for heart disease!
Where can serving sizes be found?
On the nutrition label
Every packaged food item has a nutrition label printed somewhere on the package. It will tell you everything you need to know about the food's nutrients!
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
Eating breakfast will kick-start your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout your day!
What type of injection is given to diabetics?
Insulin
In some diabetics, insulin is required because their pancreas no longer makes its own.
True or false: In order to eat healthy, you have to go on a diet
False
Diets are not sustainable for long periods of time. Instead, you can incorporate foods that contain plenty of nutrients into your everyday lifestyle!
How long should you wash your hands before touching food?
20 seconds
You should wash your hands with warm water for at least 20 seconds to get rid of germs
What two categories of food should be included in a healthy diet?
Fruits and vegetables
What type of diabetes do most adults have?
Type 2
Type 2 diabetes is common in adults. The risk can increase due to genetics, obesity and other factors.
True or false: Diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and nerve damage
True
All of these things can be a result of having diabetes. The good news is that individuals can control their diabetes with medicine (oral or insulin) and decrease the risk of this happening
What is portion control?
Limiting the amount of food you eat to the suggested serving size, found on the nutrition label.
True or false: All chocolate is bad for you
False.
Dark chocolate has been proven to have health benefits such as them being anti-oxidants, having anti-inflammatory effects, containing fiber and much more!
What organ is dysfunctional in diabetics?
Pancreas
The pancreas is the organ that secretes insulin in your body. If it is not functioning properly, it can lead to Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
What is a healthy blood sugar range?
70-110 mg/dL
When blood sugars constantly fall outside of this range, individuals should see a physician about potentially have hypo- or hyperglycemia.